Beaufort is a charming city on Port Royal Island, known for its gorgeous preserved Antebellum-era mansions and landmarks in its beautiful downtown historic district. The city, which is located within South Carolina's Lowcountry region, has been named as the South's best small town by Southern Living and has been acclaimed as one of the nation's top adventure towns by National Geographic. Notable historic landmarks include the John Mark Verdier House Museum, which showcases splendid 19th-century Federal-style architecture. Art galleries and cultural attractions abound, including major annual special events like the Beaufort International Film Festival, which is held on President's Day weekend. The city is also acclaimed as one of America's top fishing towns, home to ample spots for redfish, trout, and tarpon fishing.

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